Politics

The prisons watchdog has said it will keep a close eye on criminals released early from jail under a government scheme, amid concerns that rapists could be among them.

The representation of women in Andy Burnham's cabinet is a "central issue" for female Labour MPs, the party's former deputy leader has said.

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A woman who stalked former Tory chancellor George Osborne and his wife, including reporting them to social services, has been spared jail.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his justice minister should be sanctioned by the British government, dozens of MPs have urged the UK foreign secretary.